Billinge Hill and Orrell Water Park Circular is a 6.3 mile loop trail located near Billinge, Merseyside, England that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This walk takes you around Billinge Hill and Orrell Water Park passing through farmlands and Houghwood Golf Course Considering the recent wet winter weather the ground was surprisingly firm where a good width of path was left uncultivated. Billinge Hill at 587ft is one of 176 'Marilyn's' in England and is the highest point on Merseyside but is much closer to Wigan. The Orrell Water Park with surrounding woodland was created from two disused reservoirs and is a beautiful place to relax and disconnect. The lower lake has a large car park which would make an alternative starting point as well. The upper lake is given over to course fishing where you can spend the day with family and friends. There are numerous paths along the way which lead to the Greenslate Water Meadows, a local nature reserve.
April 18, 2021Bert & Maude
April 17, 2021Really good
April 15, 2021Beautiful views, not much road walking.
April 4, 2021Great walk, hardly past a soul.
March 21, 2021Great walk! We didn’t do the full 10km and cut the short walk short at 6km. Well signposted, easy to follow. A few bits of the walk were on the road but a great walk overall.
March 19, 2021Nice walk with some great views. Still a little muddy in places but will be lovely by Easter
March 18, 2021Nice hike muddy in places but enjoyable. some inclines and great views
March 18, 2021March 15, 2021brilliant walk with the dog. Plenty of nice views, it does get muddy in parts but nothing that waterproof boots or wellies can't handle.
March 6, 2021Had a fantastic trail run... thankfully it was dry and sunny. Great views and a few inclines to get the heart pumping Can imagine it would be a little challenging in wet conditions... hence the mud that everyone is talking about
February 14, 2021Easy and some views
February 6, 2021January 24, 2021January 17, 2021Very muddy in parts (most), recommend Wellies or good boots. Really enjoyed the walk and getting off the beaten track. A bit of private land near the end which shows as a footpath but we had to climb a gate (little bit of room next to the gate for a dog but not a person). Coffee at the end at the cafe in the Water Park.
January 11, 2021Extremely muddy. Very difficult going uphill. I would recommend doing this walk when dryer
January 9, 2021December 15, 2020November 29, 2020Complete mud bath from beginning to end. Would probably go back but in dryer months
November 29, 2020Very muddy in Nov.... need stout boots and gaiters.... maybe poles too ....
November 29, 2020muddy!!
November 29, 2020Muddy mess
November 27, 2020Easy trail to follow with some stunning views at times. Very muddy in places I’d recommend doing this at a time of year when the paths are drier. If you go now wear nothing less than hiking boots or wellies otherwise you will struggle.
November 22, 2020Great views.. but muddy in places
November 21, 2020November 15, 2020Really good trail, very very muddy but still beautiful views so worth it. Part of the trail said private road so I looped round and didn't really make it any longer.
November 10, 2020Lovely walk, a little muddy in places but well worth it.
November 10, 2020Lovely walk
November 9, 2020Beautiful walk, great views all day long. Loads of farms and fields. Great pub at the end
November 1, 2020October 25, 2020Lovely walk. Very muddy. Beautiful views.
